Question 1

is it normal to see flashes of light after getting hit in the eye?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Getting hit in the eye can stimulate the optic nerve, similar to how hitting your ulnar nerve in your elbow (your "funny bone") can cause pain and tingling in your fingers. This can result in an immediate sense of flashes of light. If you have any prolonged visual symptoms, you should see a doc right away.

Question 2

4 days ago i was hit in the eye by a bunge cord.  the next day i began to see flashes of light.  an eye dr did test and said he didn't see any tears.  i am still seeing flashes and it aches. what next?

Accepted Answer

Revisit!: Persistent pain and flashes following eye trauma require a repeat visit either to an ophthalmologist or your er...Right away. Though you may not have a corneal (surface) tear, blunt trauma can produce deeper injuries (e.g., retinal detachment) which are serious and would require treatment. Don't worry, but don't wait! good luck!

Question 3

diagnosed w/stigmatism & possible glaucoma. recently got hit in the eye hard, seeing flashes of light ,slight pain when blink, geting wrs will it pass?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.... BUT: Could get much worse and lead to loss of sight.  With these symptoms you should see an eye doc as soon as you can.

Question 4

if someone has floaters, flashes of light and intermittent cloudy vision like a film over the eye what can it mean. there is no curtain or dark veil.

Accepted Answer

Floaters: It means that it is time to see your eye doctor for an a full exam.

Question 5

should i go to emergency room or make appointment with my reguar g.p. first? have a "floater" the size of a pea in my right eye. am also seeing occasional flashes of light in that eye.  the eye is also mildly aching and feels like it has pressure in it.

Accepted Answer

I : I think you're right to be concerned.  I think the idea of going to an er for immediate evaluation is a very good one.

Question 6

what causes light flashes in the eye? what causes light flashes in the eye after laser surgery|?

Accepted Answer

Laser : Laser treatments to the eye may cause the vitreous jelly in the eye to move. The movement of the vitreous jelly may pull on the retina to cause flashing lights.

If the flashing lights increase in frequency or intensity, and if you see new floaters, you should return to your ophthalmologist for an examination.

Question 7

what causes light flashes in the eye after laser surgery? what causes light flashes in the eye after laser surgery for glucoma and macular degeneration of the eye?

Accepted Answer

Laser : Laser treatments to the eye may cause the vitreous jelly in the eye to move. The movement of the vitreous jelly may pull on the retina to cause flashing lights.

If the flashing lights increase in frequency or intensity, and if you see new floaters, you should return to your ophthalmologist for an examination.

Question 8

why is it that you see a green light if you get hit in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Green cone cells: The eye has 3,specialized cone cells in retina.  It could be the green cone more sensitive to the trauma in your case.  For more information about color cells please refer to this link
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11059/

Question 9

what must i do right away if i get hit in the eye and see sparks?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: See your doctor immediately ( or even to er)  for examination and possible referral to eye specialist.

Question 10

is it normal to be hit in the eye for football and still be sensitive to light and see red a week later?

Accepted Answer

Eye trauma: You may have iritis and/or a hyphema.  Go see an eye doctor.

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Is it normal to see flashes of light after getting hit in the eye?

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4 days ago i was hit in the eye by a bunge cord. the next day i began to see flashes of light. an eye dr did test and said he didn't see any tears. i am still seeing flashes and it aches. what next?

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Diagnosed w/stigmatism & possible glaucoma. recently got hit in the eye hard, seeing flashes of light ,slight pain when blink, geting wrs will it pass?

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If someone has floaters, flashes of light and intermittent cloudy vision like a film over the eye what can it mean. there is no curtain or dark veil.

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Should i go to emergency room or make appointment with my reguar g.p. first? have a "floater" the size of a pea in my right eye. am also seeing occasional flashes of light in that eye. the eye is also mildly aching and feels like it has pressure in it.

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What causes light flashes in the eye? what causes light flashes in the eye after laser surgery|?

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What causes light flashes in the eye after laser surgery? what causes light flashes in the eye after laser surgery for glucoma and macular degeneration of the eye?

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Why is it that you see a green light if you get hit in the eye?

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What must i do right away if i get hit in the eye and see sparks?

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Is it normal to be hit in the eye for football and still be sensitive to light and see red a week later?

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